在困境中成長：我學會了職場邊界感（Growing Through Adversity: How I Learned Workplace Boundaries）

引言（Highlight/Quote Box）

「在職場中，能力與付出固然重要，但能夠清楚辨識該做與不該做的事情，合理設定界限，才能發揮更大的價值。」“In the workplace, while skill and effort are important, clearly recognizing what should and should not be done, and setting reasonable boundaries, enables one to create greater long-term value.”

背景與行動 / Context & Action

在單位推進重要專案的過程中，我看到一些 PM 對工作責任心不足，或者因為各種原因，讓專案進度卡住。出於對專案順利完成的承諾，我毅然決然地跳下去協助，承擔了原本應該由 PM 處理的工作。

During the process of advancing a critical project in our unit, I noticed some PMs lacking responsibility, or encountering various issues that stalled progress. Out of a commitment to ensure the project’s success, I decisively stepped in to help, taking on tasks that should have been handled by the PM.

衝突事件 / Conflict Encounter

然而，有一天的專案例會成了我難忘的經歷。會議中，一位資料需求者直接質問專案 PM 的進度，而 PM 卻將責任推到我身上，說目前進度卡在我手上。儘管我明白這是甩鍋，但對方基於某種忌妒心，仍在公開會議和工作群組中，不斷打斷和質疑我的說明。那種被誤解與攻擊的感覺，像一塊陰影，揮之不去。

However, one project meeting became an unforgettable experience. During the meeting, a data requester directly questioned the PM about the project’s progress, and the PM shifted the responsibility onto me, claiming that the delay was in my hands. I understood it was a blame-shift, yet the requester, seemingly driven by jealousy, continued to interrupt and challenge my explanations in both the meeting and the work group. The feeling of being misunderstood and attacked cast a lingering shadow over me.

後續確認與自我反思 / Confirmation & Self-Reflection

中文：事後，我與 PO 進行了確認，他完全理解並感謝我的付出。但即便如此，這段經歷仍讓我意識到：在分工不明、容易推諉的部門組織中，「邊界感」是不可或缺的。邊界感不只是保護自己，避免時間和精力被廉價化，更能讓你將有限的精力投入到最有意義、最具影響力的地方。

Afterwards, I confirmed with the PO, who fully understood and appreciated my efforts. Yet, this experience made me realize that in departments with unclear divisions and a tendency for blame-shifting, having a sense of boundaries is essential. Boundaries not only protect oneself from having time and energy undervalued, but also allow one to focus limited energy on the most meaningful and impactful areas.

學到的教訓 / Lessons Learned

我也學到一件事：非常規的幫忙固然值得，但在組織中，事前的溝通確認同樣重要。這不只是效率問題，更是對自己與團隊的尊重。相比於盲目付出、成為濫好人，學會界定邊界，才是真正的大局思維。

I also learned this lesson: unconventional help is indeed valuable, but prior communication and confirmation within the organization are equally important. This is not just about efficiency, but about respect for both yourself and the team. Compared to blindly giving and becoming a “yes-person,” learning to set boundaries is the true way to demonstrate strategic thinking.

啟發與總結 / Insights & Conclusion

這件事給我的啟發是：在職場中，能力與付出固然重要，但能夠清楚辨識「該做與不該做的事情」，合理設定界限，才能在長期中發揮更大的價值，也讓自己在不受不必要干擾的情況下，持續成長。

The insight I gained from this experience is that, in the workplace, while skill and effort are important, clearly recognizing what should and should not be done, and setting reasonable boundaries, enables one to create greater long-term value. It also allows personal growth to continue without unnecessary disruptions.